Employment Specialist – Temporary Full-Time

S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

. Provide employment counselling to newcomers and their family members through online services .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeVancouver • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employment counseling for newcomers, including goal-setting, action planning, and delivering workshops on job search strategies. Proficient in utilizing database systems for client documentation and program monitoring.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employment CounselingLabour Market InformationGroup FacilitationICARE ExperienceCareer Development Practice Certificate

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Hard Skills

Employment Service DeliveryCase Management ProcessWorkshop ConductingResume WritingCover Letter WritingJob Search StrategiesDatabase System ManagementStatistical ReportingInternet ResearchAction Planning

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsActive ListeningTime Management

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteSecure Client Database SystemsVirtual Recruitment Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Social ScienceCareer Development Practice Certificate

Industry Keywords

Immigrant Job SeekersCultural AdjustmentEmployer Connection ActivitiesPre-Arrival Employment ProgramsEmployment SystemsWorkplace Culture of Canada

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide employment counselling to newcomers and their family members through online services
Provide consultation on foreign credential recognition and alternative career planning
Assist clients through goal-setting, action planning, and follow-up to achieve employment outcomes
Plan, organize, and deliver employment webinars on labour market information, resume and cover letter writing, job search strategies, and interview skills
Work with the Job Developer to deliver employer connection activities
Link clients to IRCC-funded pre-arrival employment programs and professional and regulatory bodies
Research and assist in virtual recruitment activities, career talks, and job fairs
Assist in delivering job search programs and review/edit resumes and cover letters
Participate in staff meetings to share information, coordinate activities, and improve effectiveness
Document client needs, action items, progress notes, and outcomes in secure client database systems and iCare
Maintain and prepare accurate statistics and records for program monitoring, planning, budgeting, reporting, and evaluation
Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Social Science
Career Development Practice Certificate or equivalent preferred
Experience in working with immigrant job seekers to Canada
Experience in one-on-one employment service delivery
Knowledge of case management process is an asset
Experience in conducting employment workshops
Knowledge of labour market information and resources in Canada
Knowledge of employment systems and workplace culture of Canada
iCARE experience an asset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Second language is considered an asset
Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
Excellent group facilitation skills
Excellent active listening skills
Excellent time and resource management skills
Excellent computer skills in MS Office Suite, internet research, and database system management
Ability to work independently as well as a great team player
Ability to work with individuals facing cultural adjustment challenges

Benefits

Comp & perks

Great benefits and perks
Diverse team and purpose-driven organization
Inclusive environment embracing diversity of thought, backgrounds and experiences